Whether you’re contemplating a career in business or currently working and looking to enhance your qualifications, our MSc Business Management will equip you with the practical skills to advance your career.

Addressing the essentials of modern business, this course has been designed to develop personal and professional skills of independent thinking, critical analysis and reflective learning, opening doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.

Whether you’re contemplating a career in business or currently working and looking to enhance your qualifications, our MSc Business Management will equip you with the practical skills to advance your career.

Addressing the essentials of modern business, this course has been designed to develop personal and professional skills of independent thinking, critical analysis and reflective learning, opening doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.

What you'll learn

Our course materials are based on real issues faced by contemporary businesses, covering topics ranging from creativity in business to global economics, strategic management and organisational change management.

You’ll learn to creatively address issues such as competition and sustainability and acquire knowledge of the global economic and business environment. You’ll develop leadership and team development skills and an understanding of management and organisational methods. Guest speakers add value to this course, which is updated regularly to reflect current business issues.

You may also choose to introduce a specialism to your course to reflect your area of interest.

This is a full-time course splt up into three trimesters. You can choose to start in either January or September. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Recent graduates, continuing students, management practitioners, business professionals, international applicants and aspiring entrepreneurs can all benefit from our MSc Business Management, which is intended to appeal to people of all ages and from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experience.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

MSc Business Management (Banking)

Widen the application of your business management skills to include banking and increase your employment opportunities on this flexible course delivered fully online.

Sharing much of its content with the Global Online MSc Business Management, this course offers you the opportunity to pursue a specialism in banking, opening doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.

MSc Business Management (Entrepreneurship)

If you aspire to start your own business, combine your MSc Business Management with Entrepreneurship. You’ll learn how to plan new ventures and manage innovation and be equipped with the practical skills and expertise to advance your career.

This course is designed to deliver accessible, creative and flexible postgraduate business education and offer a choice in how, when and where you study - as well as the option to pursue a specialism.

It’s ideally suited to individuals who intend to balance their personal and professional commitments with their studies. This is a fully online course that will build on your existing experience and knowledge and enhance it with contemporary business theory.

MSc Business Management (HRM)

Gain an understanding of business and human resource management theory and develop the skills needed to manage staff effectively.

You’ll gain a sound understanding of business and human resource management (HRM) theory, including the skills needed to successfully manage and motivate staff, real issues faced by contemporary human resource managers, and international HRM.

MSc Business Management (Tourism and Hospitality)

Explore business management with a focus on tourism and hospitality and gain the skills to develop your career on this flexible course delivered fully online.

Covering topics ranging from the management of international business events to contemporary issues in hospitality management, this course provides you with a business education tailored towards employment opportunities in this sector.

MSc Business Management (Project Management)

Enhance your business management skills with a focus on project management on this flexible online course.

Whether you’re contemplating a career in business, or currently working and looking to enhance your qualifications, our Online MSc Business Management (Project Management) will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

MSc Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chains)

Enhance your business management skills with a focus on logistics and supply chains on this flexible online course.

Sharing much of its content with the Online MSc Business Management, this course offers you the opportunity to pursue a specialism in logistics and supply chains, opening doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.

Careers

In recent years, students have come to our MSc courses with degrees from many different disciplines, and have gone on to build careers in a range of industries in the public, private and voluntary/not-for-profit sectors.

Explore the diversity of approaches to global business challenges, develop your management skills and enhance your qualifications on this postgraduate course.
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Explore the diversity of approaches to global business challenges, develop your management skills and enhance your qualifications on this postgraduate course.

Whether you’re contemplating a career in international business, or currently working and planning to enhance your qualifications, this course will give you the tools you need to be successful in the international business management arena.

Covering issues such as intercultural business communication, strategy, innovation, global economics and global marketing, it addresses the essentials of modern international business and opens doors to increased employment opportunities at postgraduate level.

What you'll learn

We expect this course to attract students from various countries and cultures. This provides an excellent opportunity for discussion with your peers, allowing you to acquire and deepen your understanding of the diversity of international approaches to global business challenges.

You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the approach to international business in your own culture and contribute relevant examples in class discussions.

You’ll learn to creatively address the issues of global competition and sustainability while acquiring knowledge of international business and its economic environment. You’ll graduate with an advanced understanding of the complexities of global economics and international business.

This is a full-time course and is split up into three trimesters. You can choose to start in either January or September. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

In recent years, students have come to our MSc courses with degrees from many different disciplines, and have gone on to build careers in a range of industries in the public, private and voluntary/not-for-profit sectors.

Explore the key role intercultural business communication plays in the global economy and gain the skills you need for a career in international business ventures.
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Explore the key role intercultural business communication plays in the global economy and gain the skills you need for a career in international business ventures.

Intercultural business communication deals with the study of communication in intercultural and cross-cultural business contexts. It plays a key role in the global economy and world commerce as it cuts across cultural differences between international business partners and clients.

This course will give you a solid understanding of intercultural business communication and a range of issues related to cross-cultural business. You'll be well prepared for a career in international tourism, commerce and marketing.

What you'll learn

You’ll discuss the works of major intercultural researchers and the critiques they have received in order to contribute to a more widening debate of intercultural theory and research.

This course gives you grounding in the global economic environment and the opportunity to specialise in an area of business. You’ll also study an in-depth introduction to research methodology, appropriate to undertaking research at this level.

With an international outlook, MSc Intercultural Business Communication attracts students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. By the end of the course, you’ll have a systematic understanding of intercultural business communication and competing theories of culture and communication.

You’ll also have the ability to critically and flexibly apply theoretical models to cross-cultural business contexts, including those of international marketing, commerce, advertising and tourism.

This is a one year full-time course starting in September and is split up into three trimesters. You'll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

Opportunities in international tourism, commerce and marketing and also human resources, where trained professionals are required to negotiate business ventures with overseas clients and markets and train and support international workforces.

You could also progress to further academic study on a higher research degree.

Develop the valuable skills in people management to equip you for a career in human resource management in the dynamic international business environment.
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Develop the valuable skills in people management to equip you for a career in human resource management in the dynamic international business environment.

If you're Interested in a career involving responsibility for the management and leadership of employees in a global environment then this course is for you.

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a vital area of business: successful people management, effective recruitment and a knowledge of employment law are keystones to the running and development of any company, whatever its size.

This course will develop your personal and professional skills to enable you to succeed in dynamic and complex international business environments. It will equip you with knowledge and understanding of global perspectives in HRM and prepare you to work in organisations to develop and sustain competitive advantage.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn the specialist skills and expertise you need to be effective in realising human potential and wellbeing in employment and gain an understanding of recruitment and selection, training and development, employee relations and performance management.

You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge of international HRM processes and practices and gain an understanding of international and multicultural business environments and the skills required to manage people in global organisations.

You’ll also develop skills which will enhance your personal effectiveness as a critical thinker and encourage creative and effective approaches to complex management issues.

This is a full-time course starting in September or January and is split up into three trimesters. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, workshops, seminars and independent study.

This course attracts students from all over the world and provides you with an excellent opportunity to expand your understanding of the diversity in international approaches to people management through discussion with your peers. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on the approach to HRM in your own culture/country and contribute relevant examples in class discussions.

Modules

• People and Organisational Development • The Organisational Context of HR • Intercultural Business Communication • Employee Resourcing • Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management • HRM in an International Context • Research Methods • Dissertation

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

In response to the increasing internationalisation of business, and the appreciation of the importance of effective people management, expertise in international HRM is increasingly valued by employers. This course has been developed to enable our graduates to compete in this expanding labour market.

Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills to develop a career in international festivals and events in one of the world’s most famous festival cities.
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Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills to develop a career in international festivals and events in one of the world’s most famous festival cities.

Edinburgh is arguably the most famous festival city in the world. Visitors from all over the globe travel to this tourism-friendly capital city every year to experience its thriving cultural, seasonal and special events making it a great place to study event and festival management.

This higher degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully coordinate and plan international festivals or events, including conferences and devise policies and strategies for the overall industry and contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

You’ll also develop business and marketing skills that relate specifically to the management of large and small-scale events and festivals with an international focus.

Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in the industry.

With our close connections within Edinburgh’s festival community, and the number of tourist ventures and operations in or near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.

Modules

• International Business Event Management • Business Skills for Event Management • International Festival and Event Management • Experience Design and Management for Tourism, Hospitality and Events • Two options • Research Methods • Dissertation

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

As a graduate in event and festival management from Edinburgh Napier University, you’ll be well placed to progress within the industry, whether your career aspirations are local or international.

With a thriving tourism industry, Edinburgh is a great place to explore tourism and hospitality management and gain the skills to develop a successful career.
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With a thriving tourism industry, Edinburgh is a great place to explore tourism and hospitality management and gain the skills to develop a successful career.

With its high profile history and attractions and world-famous festivals, Edinburgh is a popular destination for travellers and tourists from all over the world.

Hospitality-based businesses flourish here, many of them with international connections – which is why it’s an ideal place to study MSc Tourism and Hospitality Management.

This higher degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate an international tourism business while integrating hospitality management skills and contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.

What you'll learn

You’ll develop organisational and business management skills that are relevant to hospitality and tourism organisations. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in creating successful hospitality and tourism experiences.

You’ll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

What you'll learn

MSc Marketing with Sales Management introduces you to the theories and principles of marketing and professional selling and sales management, delivering practical applications based on real commercial selling and business scenarios.

Sales management and marketing require a wide range of skills. You'll learn to think analytically and critically examine the issues confronting the global business environment. You'll also gain a variety of oral and presentation techniques to communicate effectively with clients.

You’ll develop quantitative and qualitative research through preparing and writing your dissertation. You’ll understand how to develop brands and market them effectively in the global marketplace.

You’ll benefit from our strong links within the global sales and marketing industries, as well as guest speakers.

This is a full-time course, starting in September or January, and is split up into three trimesters. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. Our teaching team is highly qualified and experienced within sales management.

Sales management is a key role within all businesses and there are opportunities for senior level sales-related roles in a range of industries including oil and gas, chemicals, information technology, retail, pharmaceuticals, finance and engineering.

Sales-ready graduates are highly prized assets to many organisations. With improved selling skills and techniques and knowledge of effective sales processes and relationship strategy, you’ll be able to deliver commercial success to any organisation.

Modules

Your course structure is based upon the MSc Marketing and includes modules from your specialist area, including:

Develop the wide range of skills and practical experience required to pursue a career in the management of festivals, events and conferences around the world.
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Develop the wide range of skills and practical experience required to pursue a career in the management of festivals, events and conferences around the world.

A career in marketing can take you into almost any sector of business and into workplaces all over the world.

This course is particularly aimed at those who wish to combine the key principles and practice of marketing with a specialisation in the management of festivals, events and conferences.

You’ll be able to make a vital contribution to commercial success in both the private and public sector. The practical applications, based on real business scenarios, will equip you for a marketing career in this fast-growing international industry.

What you'll learn

Marketing requires a wide range of skills. You’ll learn to think analytically and critically examine the issues confronting the global business environment and the festival and events industries.

You’ll develop brand management, quantitative and qualitative research skills and presentation techniques alongside the ability to formulate policies and plans and deliver exciting business or cultural experiences.

You’ll benefit from our strong links within the global marketing, advertising, festival and event industries, as well as guest speakers. You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in marketing practice within one of the most famous festival cities in the world.

This is a full-time course, starting in September or January, and is split up into three trimesters. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Modules

Your course structure is based upon the MSc Marketing and includes modules from the specialist area of your choice including: • Principles and Practice of Marketing • International Business Event Management • Strategic Brand Management • International Festival and Event Management • Research methods • Dissertation

Making the right decisions about how to use technology becomes more and more critical, and that’s why there are great career opportunities for graduates who have skills in technology management.
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Making the right decisions about how to use technology becomes more and more critical, and that’s why there are great career opportunities for graduates who have skills in technology management. At the end of the course, you will be able to examine the characteristics of business information systems, how they are designed, and how they can be successfully implemented in the working environment.

The course is suitable for individuals with a management background wishing to specialise in information system technology or technology specialists wishing to move in to managerial roles.

What you'll learn

You will learn about information systems management and development in organisations, and how to design and implement information systems solutions. You will also gain transferable skills in project management, time management and communication. You will focus on how these systems work, how the requirements for them are established and how they are designed and developed. Gaining an overview of the importance of systems to organisations as well as gain technical and communication skills which the industry values. This course is studied full-time over one year or part-time. Achieving an MSc requires completion of six modules and a dissertation. Complete 3 modules to gains a PG Certificate; complete 6 modules for a PG Diploma.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

After graduation, you can expect to be involved in both academic and practical fields in widely diverse areas of Business Information Technology, including: Interactive System Design, Usability Engineering, Information Engineering, Software Engineering, IT-Security.

How to apply

Fees and Funding

We have lots of funding options available such as the postgraduate tuition fee loan for Scottish & EU students, specifics scholarships for students from North or South America, Asia and Africa, as well as bursaries & grants for those closer to home in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Develop valuable skills in people management on this CIPD accredited and highly-rated course which will equip you for employment in human resource management.
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Develop valuable skills in people management on this CIPD accredited and highly-rated course which will equip you for employment in human resource management.

Human Resource Management (HRM) is a vital area of business: successful people management, effective recruitment and a knowledge of employment law are keystones to the running and development of any company, whatever its size.

You’ll learn the specialist skills and expertise you need to be effective in realising human potential and wellbeing in employment and gain an understanding of recruitment and selection, training and development, employee relations and performance management.

What you'll learn

Aimed at both newly qualified graduates and managers already working in the field of people management, as well as those who see their careers developing in this direction, the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) as an advanced level qualification and provides you with the knowledge indicators required for membership of the CIPD.

This course is supported by a network of Edinburgh Napier academics and HRM professionals employed in both business and research. This gives you access to industry and research practitioners who are at the leading edge of policy and theoretical developments.

MSc Human Resource Management received a number of commendations of good practice from the CIPD, including our responsive and innovative approach to programme delivery and our research-informed approach to teaching. We have also been given the highest quality rating for our research project and dissertation module.

You’ll graduate with an advanced practical and theoretical understanding of all areas of HRM.

Development of research abilities is also emphasised, and you'll learn techniques and strategies that will enable you to critically reflect on your workplace experiences and create your own on-going programme of professional development.

This is a one year full-time course starting in September and is split up into three trimesters. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, workshops, seminars and independent study.

Part-time study and distance learning options are also available. It is possible to exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM.

Modules

• People and Organisational Development • The Organisational Context of HR • Employment Law • Employee Resourcing • Learning and Development • Labour Relations • Research Skills and Professional Development (including 15 day work placement) • Dissertation

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

Employers often approach the university with relevant vacancies. In addition, through the workplace placement, you’ll have the opportunity to make valuable industry contacts that could lead to employment.

With a thriving tourism industry, Edinburgh is a great place to explore tourism management and gain the skills to develop a career in international tourism.
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With a thriving tourism industry, Edinburgh is a great place to explore tourism management and gain the skills to develop a career in international tourism.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the world’s largest arts festival, Edinburgh welcomes visitors from across the world all year round. As a result, the city boasts a thriving tourism industry with global connections and is a great place for you to study MSc International Tourism Management.

This higher degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate or be employed in an international tourism business in the UK or around the world and contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.

What you'll learn

You’ll gain organisational and business skills that take into account the diversity of cultures involved in developing and managing international tourism. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in international tourism development, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations around the world.

You’ll also learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

Upon completion of the course, you’ll be able to devise sustainable policies and strategies for the overall industry.

With the number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.

You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills to develop a successful career in tourism in one of the leading cultural tourism destinations in Europe.
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Gain the vital knowledge and practical skills to develop a successful career in tourism in one of the leading cultural tourism destinations in Europe.

Thanks to its rich history, abundance of heritage attractions and its world-famous festival of the arts, Edinburgh is a popular destination for a rising number of cultural tourists from all over the world – which is why it’s a great place for you to study MSc Heritage & Cultural Tourism Management.

This advanced degree will equip you with the knowledge you need to successfully operate a cultural tourism business and devise policies and strategies for the overall industry and contributes towards professional accreditation with the Institute of Hospitality.

What you'll learn

You’ll develop organisational and business skills that relate particularly to cultural aspects of tourism. Through lectures, guest speakers and case studies, you’ll gain an advanced understanding of the issues and concepts involved in the industry, as well as marketing practice and heritage considerations.

You’ll learn broad skills, such as formulating policy and planning for the future, as well as developing your abilities in research, time management and presentation methods.

You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study.

With a number of tourist ventures and operations in and near the city, you’ll have plenty of options for part-time work and employment after graduation.

Real Estate makes a major contribution to the economy and the capital invested in property has created demand for Chartered Surveyors with specialist skills.
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Real Estate makes a major contribution to the economy and the capital invested in property has created demand for Chartered Surveyors with specialist skills.

Property plays a key role in business and investment, and there is a need to maximize the return from, and productivity of, real estate assets. This requires professional expertise.

Working with industry practitioners, the MSc Real Estate Management and Investment course will allow you to gain knowledge of the wide range of principles that underpin property investment assets; including economics, property law, property valuation, asset management, the principles of sustainable urban property development, and the skills to apply these effectively.

What you'll learn

Whatever your background, this course, which is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), will equip you with the knowledge to become a competent and resourceful professional, ready to go straight into a career as a Surveyor in the fast-paced property market.

There is some £680 billion invested in UK commercial property stock and just over half of this is held as investment assets. Within the residential sector, the private rented sector alone has a value of £840 billion. These real estate assets all require on-going strategic and active management.

Real Estate investment is a global trend and as such there are opportunities to work across the world, particularly within the multinational practices.

You will develop your ability to analyse, assess and synthesise solutions to problems and gain an understanding of the business drivers and constraints that influence these solutions. Your communication skills will also be developed, giving you the confidence you need to interact with clients and fellow industry professionals.

Our accreditation means this qualification meets their academic requirements, putting you well on your way to Chartered status. You can obtain full Chartered status following a period of work experience after graduation and on successful completion of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Based over one year, the course will involve lectures, tutorials and independent study. Students will undertake three taught modules in Trimesters 1 and 2 of the academic year, and complete their dissertation in the final trimester.

Students can start the course in September or January (January starts will complete in 18 months rather than one year due to the summer break between the teaching trimesters for the course). This course can also be studied part time and by distance learning.

Assessment

Assessment is by a mix of methods including written examinations, essays and courseworks. The individual assessment strategy or each module can be viewed on the individual module descriptors. More detailed information can be found on the Module catalogue.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Develop the knowledge and skills required to study health and social care at an advanced level and enhance your career development.
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Develop the knowledge and skills required to study health and social care at an advanced level and enhance your career development.

This innovative course is designed for graduates who have, or aspire to, a management role in health and social care.

The MSc Healthcare Management programme is designed to prepare students to work effectively within the complex and rapidly evolving environments of health and social care. Throughout the programme, students will be provided with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills within a broad international context.

What you'll learn

Learning, teaching and assessment methods focus on providing students with engaging and contemporary materials which link practice and theory and challenge students to take a critical perspective on both. While the assessment methods used are varied, they all have direct relevance to the world of work. The MSc Healthcare Management programme is distinctive in that it offers modules from the School of Health and Social Care, the School of Applied Sciences and the Business School.

Design a programme of business-related subjects to meet your career goals and personal development needs on this flexible postgraduate course.
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Design a programme of business-related subjects to meet your career goals and personal development needs on this flexible postgraduate course.

With a flexibly managed programme, you can build your own individual study path within certain parameters to achieve an award at Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree level.

Alternatively, you could choose to study one or two modules for your own personal or professional development. You decide how far to go and can pace your studies to suit your other commitments.

What you'll learn

Focusing on your background, aspirations and career goals, you’ll choose modules from a wide range of business-related subjects to suit your personal or development needs with the help of an academic adviser.

You’ll develop transferable skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation which you'll apply to the business areas and management disciplines of your choice.

Development of research abilities is also emphasised and you’ll learn techniques and strategies that will enable you to critically reflect on your workplace experiences and create your own on-going programme of professional development.

Modules

You’ll design your own programme of study, choosing modules from a wide range of business related subjects.

Through our dedicated software, PRISM PG, you can view the full module catalogue available for selection online and identify a structure suitable for your needs and aspiration.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

Careers

Whether you want to continue on your chosen career path, or change direction, a postgraduate qualification which you can design to enhance your career development or aspirations will give you a competitive advantage in the employment marketplace.